Country music superstar Chris Stapleton is a big Game of Thrones fan and actually scored a small role in the latest episode of the popular series titled “The Long Night.” We won’t spoil anything huge, but if you look closely you can spot the Kentucky native as a Wildling-turned-White Walker. The star’s bassist and tour manager also appeared in the episode.
“They knew we weren’t actors,” Stapleton shared with Rolling Stone of the show’s directors. “So the direction was basically, we’re going to place you, and when we tell you to, open your eyes. And they trained us on how White Walkers are supposed to stand up and move when they’re first waking up. We had a crash course in that.”
Watch Chris make his Game of Thrones debut below!
“I was like, you know, I would gladly fly to wherever in the world just to be a small part and get to watch that show going down,” explained Stapleton, who traveled to Northern Ireland to film with the crew. “They were gracious enough to let me come participate that way.”
Chris makes a really good Wildling warrior. If you would like to read his full interview, go here— but be warned, there are a lot of spoilers if you haven’t caught up yet!
Chris Stapleton 2019 Tour Dates
05•03•2019
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
NEW ORLEANS, LA
07•09•2019
PPL CENTER
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MARGO PRICE & THE MARCUS KING BAND
ALLENTOWN, PA
07•12•2019
COUNTRY CONCERT
FORT LORAMIE, OH
07•14•2019
COUNTRY THUNDER SASKATCHEWAN
CRAVEN, SK
07•19•2019
CHI HEALTH CENTER
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MARGO PRICE & THE MARCUS KING BAND
OMAHA, NE
07•20•2019
GREAT JONES COUNTY FAIR PRESENTED BY WELLMARK
MONTICELLO, IA
07•21•2019
COUNTRY THUNDER
TWIN LAKES, WI
07•25•2019
DARLING’S WATERFRONT PAVILION
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MARGO PRICE & THE MARCUS KING BAND
BANGOR, ME
07•26•2019
BETHEL WOODS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MARGO PRICE & THE MARCUS KING BAND
BETHEL, NY
07•27•2019
CMAC
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MARGO PRICE & THE MARCUS KING BAND
CANANDAIGUA, NY
08•01•2019
CHARLESTON CIVIC CENTER COLISEUM
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MARGO PRICE & THE MARCUS KING BAND
CHARLESTON, WV
08•02•2019
DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MARGO PRICE & THE MARCUS KING BAND
CLARKSTON, MI
08•03•2019
WE FEST 2019
DETROIT LAKES, MN
08•09•2019
PNC BANK ARTS CENTER
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MARGO PRICE & THE MARCUS KING BAND
HOLMDEL, NJ
08•10•2019
KEYBANK PAVILION
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MARGO PRICE & THE MARCUS KING BAND
BURGETTSTOWN, PA
08•11•2019
MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MARGO PRICE & THE MARCUS KING BAND
COLUMBIA, MD
08•15•2019
ERIE INSURANCE ARENA
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BRENT COBB & THE MARCUS KING BAND
ERIE, PA
08•16•2019
VAN ANDEL ARENA
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BRENT COBB & THE MARCUS KING BAND
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
08•17•2019
BUDWEISER STAGE
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BRENT COBB & THE MARCUS KING BAND
TORONTO, ON
08•22•2019
INTRUST BANK ARENA
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BRENT COBB & THE MARCUS KING BAND
WICHITA, KS
08•23•2019
VERIZON ARENA
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BRENT COBB & THE MARCUS KING BAND
LITTLE ROCK, AR
08•24•2019
CENTURYLINK CENTER
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BRENT COBB & THE MARCUS KING BAND
BOSSIER CITY, LA
08•29•2019
VON BRAUN CENTER
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BRENT COBB & THE MARCUS KING BAND
HUNTSVILLE, AL
08•31•2019
THE WHARF AMPHITHEATER
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BRENT COBB & THE MARCUS KING BAND
ORANGE BEACH, AL
10•03•2019
JQH ARENA
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
SPRINGFIELD, MO
10•04•2019
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA
WITH BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
10•05•2019
FEDEX FORUM
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
MEMPHIS, TN
10•10•2019
JACKSONVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
JACKSONVILLE, FL
10•11•2019
MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATRE
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
TAMPA, FL
10•12•2019
CORAL SKY AMPHITHEATRE
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
10•17•2019
NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
CHARLESTON, SC
10•18•2019
VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS AMPHITHEATER AT VIRGINIA BEACH
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
10•19•2019
GREENSBORO COLISEUM
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
GREENSBORO, NC
10•25•2019
PEORIA CIVIC CENTER
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
PEORIA, IL
10•26•2019
SPRINT CENTER
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
KANSAS CITY, MO
11•01•2019
BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
GREENVILLE, SC
11•02•2019
KFC YUM! CENTER
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BROTHERS OSBORNE & KENDELL MARVEL
LOUISVILLE, KY
